Life has a way of throwing challenges at you that feel impossible to overcome. My journey into entrepreneurship wasn’t a straight path—it was one of resilience, healing, and transformation.

I started my career working toward my CIMA qualification in management accounting, completing my AAT Level 3 through an apprenticeship in the mechanical and electrical industry. I had big dreams of climbing the finance ladder, making an impact, and building a career that mattered.

But in 2017, life took an unexpected turn.

I found the courage to come forward about the abuse I endured as a child, leading to an investigation and trial that shattered my world. The emotional toll was unbearable—I battled PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts. I lost jobs, failed exams, and eventually became homeless. With nowhere to go, I moved in with my grandparents, who were surviving on a state pension. For the first time, I faced true financial instability, struggling to survive on just £324 a MONTH!

I needed to escape.

Travel became my refuge. I lived in Italy as an au pair, worked in America at a summer camp, and even entertained children aboard Disney Cruise Line. These experiences gave me a sense of freedom, but the shadow of the trial followed me everywhere. Each time I started to rebuild, the court case was adjourned, pulling me back into the depths of anxiety and depression.

Eventually, the trial ended with a 13-year prison sentence for my abuser. But the damage had been done—my career, confidence, and mental health had taken a massive hit. I knew I couldn’t go back to a “normal” job. I needed a way to heal while still building a future for myself.

That’s when I started working for my brother as his finance manager. It was a turning point—I got a taste of flexibility and financial control. Slowly, I rebuilt my confidence, took on more clients, and connected with the accounting community.

Then, another wake-up call hit.

My mamma (grandma for those not from the mids 😉) suffered a stroke—partly brought on by financial stress from a business she ran. Watching her health decline because of money worries made me realise something: financial stability isn’t just about business success. It’s about well-being. It’s about life.

I knew then that my mission was bigger than bookkeeping. I wanted to help entrepreneurs feel safe, confident, and in control of their money—without judgment, without shame, and without the financial overwhelm that holds so many people back.

And that’s when Wanderfully Balanced was born.